ACT Policing media release
31-year-old to face armed robbery charge
Monday, 21 July 2008
A 31-year-old male will face armed robbery charges following an incident in Griffith about 11.45am on Saturday (July 19).
Police will allege the male was one of three offenders responsible for staff being locked in a security compound whilst cash and cigarettes were stolen from the business premises.
Information from the general public led to the arrest of the alleged offender about 9pm on Saturday (July 19).
As a result of his arrest, members of the Territory Investigations Group (TIG) executed a warrant on a Kingston premise yesterday (July 20) and seized a number of property items.
Investigators are still trying to identify the two other persons involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.act.crimestoppers.com.au
The 31-year-old is due to face one count of aggravated robbery in the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (July 21).
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